A political storm erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Vijay government issued an order seeking coordinated action to prevent students and youth from joining protests organised by the Left and Tamil Nadu CJP. The controversial order was later withdrawn after political backlash.  

The FBI says it has thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old suspect before any harm could occur. Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill near Charlotte, attempted to provide material support to ISIS after making contact with individuals he believed were affiliated with the terror group. Authorities say those contacts were actually FBI undercover agents.